Artist 30

Artist 30 Overview

At
the heart of the Artist 30 lies a unique power amplifier design that
harnesses the tonal qualities of the revered 6L6 valve. By carefully
optimising the key power amplifier parameters of the Artist 30, the
Blackstar design team has created an amplifier which has the
outstanding dynamics normally associated with a USA 6L6 design,
whilst adding the chime and shimmer of a classic British Class A
amplifier.

The
Artist 30’s two channels offer the widest possible palette of
classic tones and each channel can be set as either a clean channel
or a classic overdrive channel. With the emphasis on simplicity and
sonic purity, every feature has been refined to allow a musician
total freedom in shaping their own sound.

Pro
features such as footswitching, reverb, master volume and effects
loop augment the sonic experience, making the product completely
equipped for today’s exacting performance requirements.

As
with all Blackstar products, reliability is paramount and the Artist
30 has been subject to countless hours of endurance testing, both in
the laboratory and in live performance meaning you can rely on the
Artist 30 night after night in the most demanding gig environments.

This
flexibility, tone and quality is delivered with a visual elegance
worthy of the world’s greatest stages and performers. From the
metallic thread in the classic paper fret to the embossed Blackstar
detail on the luxury leather carrying strap, nothing has been left to
chance in delivering the Artist 30 – A New Classic.

Two Channels

Channel 1 - At low channel volume the amplifier will be completely clean. Increasing the amount of volume will see the amplifier start to break up into a natural mild overdrive response. The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound will become brighter.

Channel 2 - Channel 2 can be adjusted between a clean and medium overdrive response by adjusting the Gain control. Low settings (counter clockwise) will deliver a clean sound. As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will be more harmonically rich until a classic overdrive response is achieved.

ISF Control

The ISF control works in conjunction with the Tone control. It allows
you to choose the exact tone signature you prefer. Fully CCW is a
more American characteristic with a tight bottom end and more
aggressive middle, and fully CW is a British characteristic which is
more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.

Digital Reverb

The reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase the amount of reverb.

Speaker Emulated Output

The Blackstar emulated output design is a new benchmark for pro direct recording. This no-compromise design makes it easy to get your tone to disk and tape. You can also use it to run a line out to a PA.

Effects Loop

The amp features an effects loop to allow you to connect effects pedals or other professional equipment using the return and send connections. The Effects Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, which enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).

FS-8 Footswitch

The supplied 2-way footswitch enables you to switch between Channels 1 and 2, and switch the Reverb on or off.

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Company Info

At Blackstar, we are all musicians and understand the importance of great tone, whether practicing at home or on stage in a live environment. All of our products are designed to be world class in both quality and tonal performance while giving you the guitarist the tools you need to find 'the sound in your head'. Read More